For anyone in the market for a high-quality, pedigree sailing yacht, the 1983 Little Harbor 44 Redstart is a great example of the handsome Hood-designed Little Harbor 44 series that provides exceptional performance, sea-kindliness and shoal draft of only 5 feet with centerboard up. Built to high standards throughout, she can be easily short-handed thanks to her electric winches and furling mainsail. She also features the desirable two-stateroom/two-head layout for privacy and versatility. 

Redstart has had only two owners and has benefited from only summertime use with inside winter storage every year since new, with many recent upgrades including hull and mast paint, sails, electronics and more. The boat sleeps four in two staterooms, plus three in the main salon. The interior is beautifully crafted with satin-finished solid teak trim, paneled cabin doors, and louvered or lattice-front locker fronts throughout. Cabin soles are varnished, laid teak and holly, with removable overhead panels bordered by laminated deck beams. Numerous opening port lights, deck hatches, cowl vents and a hull window provide very nice light and ventilation throughout. According to the listing broker, interior fabrics were tastefully redone several years ago and show like new, including memory foam mattresses for all berths.

The forward cabin has a large V-berth which converts to a double with a filler piece. There are numerous lockers, two bureaus with drawers and two hanging lockers. A large hatch, two opening port lights and a Dorade vent provide great ventilation. Further aft to starboard is a head with a private entrance that includes a sink with vanity, shower, teak grate and ample storage.  

The main salon features a full U-shaped settee to starboard, with a centerline settee that hinges up for easy engine access. An up/down teak dining table allows expansion of the settee to a double berth. A unique feature not found in any other LH 44’s is a large hull portlight (re-bedded 2024) which provides more light and visibility. To port is a settee, with a nav station forward and a pilot berth outboard.

The galley is aft to starboard, adjacent to the companionway. Features include a Grunert refrigerator and freezer with hold over plates, a Force 10 3-burner stove with oven and broiler, twin stainless-steel sinks, hot and cold pressure water, manual salt and fresh water, and galleyware.

The double guest cabin, aft and to port, has twin berths that can convert to a large double with a small filler piece. There is a double hanging locker, and numerous drawers and lockers. The aft head can be accessed privately from the cabin or from the main salon and includes a sink with vanity, shower and teak grate. 

The electronics and navigation equipment have been updated. The current array is as follows: 

• Garmin 4210 GPS/plotters with 10” screen at nav station and 8” screen at helm (2012)
• Garmin radar (2016) 
• Garmin sailing instruments with (4) repeaters in cockpit and (1) at helm (2016) 
• Garmin 200 VHF with wireless hand-held (2014) 
• Garmin AIS (2014) 
• Garmin Sat weather (2014) 
• Globalstar Sat phone (2016) 
• Raymarine ST 7002 autopilot 
• Stereo with speakers in salon and cockpit (2016) 
• Clock and barometer 

Redstart has a hand-laminated fiberglass hull and deck with Airex core sandwich construction, plus solid glass laminate in the area of centerline, engine bed, rudder post and thru-hull fittings. Internal lead ballast is encapsulated in the molded keel. Includes a NACA foil-shaped centerboard and balanced spade rudder. The centerboard configuration offers a minimum draft of 5’ with centerboard up and 10’2” with centerboard down. The topsides are Awlgrip custom blue with gold cove and double white boot stripes (all new, 2017), and red bottom (new, 2020). The bottom was soda-blasted with a new epoxy barrier coating in 2013. The decks are white with light gray non-skid (2013).

Asking: $219,000 (6/14/2024)
Where is Luma located? The yacht is currently lying in Marblehead, MA. 
Take the next step: Call or text the listing agent, Ted Hood , (401) 965-2727, Wellington Yacht Partners.

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Atlantic Cruising Yachts has been named the official Fountaine Pajot sailing and power catamarans dealer for California, with three sales locations in San Diego, Dana Point, and Newport Beach. The territory expansion follows the recent announcement of two new offices in the Great Lakes region. 

Atlantic Cruising Yachts has also recently rebranded under the name ACY Yachts. Its exclusive distribution of the popular catamaran brand Fountaine Pajot now stretches across North America with 8 offices and 18 regional yacht consultants.

In production since 1976, Fountaine Pajot catamarans have become highly regarded for their innovative design, spacious interiors, onboard comfort and noteworthy performance. With models that cater to various needs and preferences including eight models of sailing catamarans and five models of power catamarans ranging from 40 to 80 feet, Fountaine Pajot is a longtime pillar of the production catamaran scene. 

“We’re thrilled about the ACY Yachts expansion in California through our partnership with Luke Brown Yachts West,” said Christian Bent, president of ACY Yachts. “Not only do we have the opportunity to introduce Fountaine Pajot catamarans to new customers on the West Coast, but we can also present yacht buyers with more options on their ownership journey, including the Business Yacht Ownership approach,” Bent added.

Thanks to ACY Yachts’ partnership with its affiliate company Waypoints Yacht Charters and other premiere charter operators, there is a smarter way to own and manage yachts. One that meets the needs of the most discerning customers: a better yachting experience, less hassle, and robust support with maintenance and charter management. To learn more about ACY Yachts’ Business Yacht Ownership, visit: https://atlantic-cruising.com/business-yacht-ownership/.

ACY Yachts will represent Fountaine Pajot catamarans during the San Diego boat show, June 20-23, with the Fountaine Pajot Elba 45 on display, as well as during its ACY Yachts California Launch Event & Open House on July 9 at its new San Diego office.

About ACY Yachts 

ACY Yachts, originally known as Atlantic Cruising Yachts, is one of the largest sailing yacht dealerships in North America with exclusive distribution of new Fountaine Pajot Sailing and Power Catamarans, as well as Dufour Yachts. The dealership counts 8 offices in North America, in Annapolis (MD), St. Petersburg and Fort Lauderdale (FL), Kemah (TX), Toronto (ON), Sandusky (OH), San Diego (CA) and St Thomas (USVI). ACY Yachts also founded Waypoints Yacht Charters, a network of boutique charter operators. Waypoints offers professional management and maintenance to yacht owners who wish to offset their cost of ownership by placing their boat in a charter fleet. Waypoints locations span from the East Coast of the US to Caribbean locations, including Annapolis (MD), St Petersburg (FL) the Bahamas, the US Virgin Islands, and the British Virgin Islands.

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Looking for a sailing catamaran that was built for blue water but is easy for single-handed cruising? The 2017 Robertson and Caine Leopard 48 Bare Necessities is ready to sail away, offered by The Moorings brokerage for $489,000. This four-cabin, five-heads charter yacht has been the perfect sailing catamaran for family cruising throughout its service in the Caribbean.

The award-winning Leopard 48 offers blue water performance and comfortable living spaces, making the model a popular choice among the Leopard line of cruising catamarans. The Leopard 48 features a large forward cockpit with direct access from the salon and a stairway to the forward platform. Noteworthy exterior features include a large and open aft cockpit with cockpit table and a raised helm station, providing excellent panoramic visibility and easy maneuverability. The forward cockpit/lounge has become a distinguishing characteristic on the Leopards, and the one on the 48 has been exquisitely rendered.

A substantial sliding door is the entryway from the rear cockpit to the large main saloon; it’s directly adjacent to an aft-facing, L-shaped galley to port. Large windows allow plenty of natural light, especially the forward “picture window” near the door to the forward cockpit, next to which is the nav station/office space. An airy atmosphere permeates the floor plan; nothing feels cramped or close.

To starboard, down four steps, is the large owners suite that runs the length of the hull, with an ample double bed aft, a large central couch, a desk, plenty of lockers, and a massive head with a big shower stall forward. On the port side on our test boat was a pair of double staterooms with their own ensuite heads.

The boat is extremely well laid out for solo operation. All of the twin Yanmar engine controls, Raymarine instruments and sail-handling hardware are close at hand, and the sheets, halyards and reefing lines are intelligently organized thanks to two banks of Spinlock clutches and a pair of Lewmar self-tailing winches. There’s no traveler, but boom control is facilitated by the double-ended mainsheet that’s also ingeniously led to the helm.

Bare Necessities is located in St. Lucia and has not experienced any hurricane activity in her history. This boat has the lighter ash interior, and air conditioning. 

Where is Bare Necessities located? The yacht is currently lying in Rodney Bay, Saint Lucia.

Take the next step: call Moorings Yacht Brokerage USA, (954) 371-2819, or click the link to request more information on the vessel.

Quick Specifications:

• Length Overall: 48’
• Maximum Beam: 25’
• Max Draft: 4’10”
• Displacement: 37,500 lbs
• Hull Material: Fiberglass
• Sails: Ullman with Antal System
• Engine Make: Yanmar
• Engine Hours: 3500 hrs 
• Fuel Type: Diesel 
• Combined Horsepower: 114 hp
• Fuel Capacity: 92 Gal.
• Fresh Water Capacity: 103 Gal.

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True North, a 2018 Beneteau Oceanis 41.1 that has spent its entire life in the Great Lakes and is reportedly in pristine condition, is represented by Wellington Yacht Partners and is listed for sale at $299,000.

The Oceanis 41.1 is a modern mid-size cruiser. The hard chine, a trademark of the Oceanis range stretches the entire length of the hull for a reduced heeling angle and optimized living space inside.

Her two-cabin layout features a huge master cabin, a spacious guest cabin and a great utility room/workshop. The interior joinery is blonde oak with contrasting dark soleboards. On deck, she is easy to handle with in-mast furling and three electric winches. Lines are led aft to the cockpit and managed in jammers. The cockpit is spacious and protected; the full enclosure allows for it to be a great living space in any weather. 

Factory upgrades include 280 watts of solar panels, a 2000 watt inverter, cockpit canvas with full enclosure, Quantum Fusion M6 sails 2022 and 2023, Sea Swag custom bedding, Kato Marine arch with davits, an electrically-operated swim platform, and an additional water tank and house battery capacity.

True North is an ideal cruising boat for a family or two couples, and, having spent most of its life around fresh water, machinery and systems are in excellent condition. The boat’s current electronics package includes: 

• B&G Electronics: 1 T41 graphic display at helm
• B&G Electronics: Sensor (log, speedometer, temperature, depth)
• Wind sensor B&G (wind speed and direction)
• Windex windvane
• Upgraded chart chip for plotter
• Electric horn with automatic fog signals, PA and intercom
• B&G 4G radar
• B&G autopilot
• VHF radio, VHF handset
• B&G NAIS 500 AIS transponder 2020

The L-shaped galley is located port-side down a set of molded wood hanging steps from the cockpit. Prepare your meals on the synthetic countertop surfaces, or in the stainless-steel sink and rectangular basin. Owners have a stove with two gas burners, a stainless-steel oven on gimbal mountings, and microwave for preparing meals, and a refrigerator plus freezer for food stowage.

The forward cabin has a centerline double berth with hanging lockers port side, starboard cupboard with shelves, open lockers along the hull and additional stowage under the berth. Three flush deck hatches with screens allow for ventilation and two hull portholes allow natural light into the berth. The starboard aft cabin has a double berth with sideboard bed access and hanging lockers for stowage.

Where is True North located? The yacht is currently lying in Yarmouth,ME.

Take the next step: call or text the listing agent, Ted Hood, (401) 965-2727, Wellington Yacht Partners

Quick Specifications:

• Length Overall: 41’
• Maximum Beam: 13’9”
• Max Draft: 5’6”
• Displacement: 19,350 lb
• Hull Material: Fiberglass
• Sails: Quantum Fusion M6
• Engine Make: Yanmar
• Engine Hours: 760
• Fuel Type: Diesel 
• Horsepower: 45hp 
• Fuel Capacity: 53 Gal.
• Fresh Water Capacity: 87 Gal.

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Ranking among the top cruising platforms in its size range, the Oyster 53 is regarded as a benchmark in bluewater sailing circles. Design features of the Oyster 53 include a robust hand-built construction, a bright and airy salon, high freeboard, a roomy interior, protected cockpit, ease of handling and comfort at sea. Among the 53s currently on the market, Luma may be the most updated hull for sale, having undergone extensive upgrades over the past few years.

Luma has the preferred four-cabin layout and a warm teak interior with teak and holly soles. She was built in the Windboats yard in the UK. The owners of Luma have enjoyed cruising her throughout the Med and Caribbean. They pride themselves as being detail oriented, and have made upgrades in all the right places for future sailing adventures. Highlights and improvements since 2019 include: 

• New teak decks 
• New sails 
• New standing rigging 
• Main engine minor rebuild and paint 
• Engine room upgraded, painted, new insulation 
• Solar with custom arch 
• Mast, boom and spinnaker pole stripped and Awl-gripped 
• Lithium batteries and 5kW Inverter 
• AB aluminum RIB w/Yamaha outboard 
• Electric davits 
• Updated electronics and communications 
• Starlink and Pepwave LTE & WIFI router 
• New Alcantara interior upholstery and cushions 
• Gori 3-blade prop with overdrive 
• Induction GN Espace Ocean cooker 
• Miele Microwave 
• New Fridge and Freezer compressors

The interior woodwork is satin-varnished teak with high-gloss trim. Interior upholstery and foam were replaced in 2022. The interior arrangement allows for a maximum of 8 berths in 4 cabins, without using the salon for sleeping, with 2 heads and showers. The owner’s cabin aft is configured with a centerline queen berth, a curved settee and berthside table with bookcase above, a large hanging locker, abundant drawer and locker space, and ensuite head with separate shower stall. The owner’s aft island queen berth is fitted with a high-quality battening system beneath the foam mattresses. Ensuite head features include Avonite countertop, shower stall, sink and locker storage; plus electric Jabsco head with Commoderizer sanitation system. All faucets and VIP shower valves were replaced in 2023. The forward guest accommodation includes a spacious VIP double cabin with centerline berth, small settee, plentiful clothes lockers, drawers under the berth, a hanging locker and overhead hatch.

The main salon has a large oval settee to starboard with a pair of lockers and a central bookshelf outboard, plus a custom “butterfly” oval table top with Madrona inlay and integrated grab rail. To port is a straight settee with storage underneath and a built in AEG washer. Above the washer cabinet is a custom bar unit that accommodates wine glass stowage. The salon is light and airy with seven windows. The forward opening windows were replaced in 2019. Also included is a large retractable screen and portable projector for watching movies.

The navigation area is at the aft end of the port side of the salon, and allows all instruments to be mounted in the optimum viewing position. The passageway galley is to starboard, aft of the salon. Galley work surfaces are Avonite. Stowage is ample for standard crockery, plus a custom spice rack.

The Yanmar 88 hp diesel engine has 4,524 hours. A 2021 minor rebuild included paint, new mounts, injectors, and oil seals replaced. The engine is fitted with twin alternators—the standard Yanmar 55 amp 12 v alternator is wired to charge the engine start batteries. The second unit is a high output 170 amp 24 v alternator that charges the domestic battery bank. A new (2020) Aquadrive engine/shaft coupling in the engine room is fitted with a remote greaser at the aft end of the engine room.

LED interior lighting is discreet while ensuring that the light is directed where it is required. There are overhead lights and cabin reading lights. Main salon and galley lights are double-switched, and all overhead lights are remotely switched. Berth reading lights are self-switched.

Where is Luma located? The yacht is currently lying in the Bahamas.

Take the next step: Call or text the listing agent, Bob Marston, (401) 474-1275,

Wellington Yacht Partners

Quick Specifications:

• Length Overall: 53’
• Maximum Beam: 15’3”
• Max Draft: 7’3”
• Displacement: 51,257 lbs
• Hull Material: Fiberglass
• Sails: Dolphin sails
• Engine Make: Yanmar
• Engine Hours: 4,524 hrs
• Fuel Type: Diesel 
• Horsepower: 88 hp Yanmar
• Fuel Capacity: 225 Gal.
• Fresh Water Capacity: 224 Gal.

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The Leopard 45 catamaran made its North American debut in 2016 based on a design brief from the parent company of Sunsail, The Moorings and Leopard Catamarans—a parent company that, as you might imagine, buys a heck of a lot of boats each year. Naval architect Alex Simonis took that design brief and created what Cruising World’s judges called the Best Charter Boat for 2017. It’s a model with great views inside and out, as well as improved performance and easier sail handling compared to previous models, our judges said.

All of which is why, when one of these Leopard 45 catamarans comes up on the market for sale, it’s usually worth a look. This one, a 2019 build that’s listed at an asking price of $469,000 with The Moorings Brokerage, is based in Tortola, British Virgin Islands.

“CTAS 664 is looking in great shape,” the sales broker says. “She is just finishing her phaseout and is available for an immediate sale. This 2019  model has updated specs, which benefits a water maker and inverter over earlier models.”

The four-stateroom, five-head catamaran is equipped with a pair of Yanmar 4JH45 engines that each have about 1,400 hours of use.

Helm electronics are by Raymarine, including the depth sounder, plotter and VHF radio. Winches are by Lewmar, air conditioning is by Cruisair, and the watermaker is by Sea Recovery. The steering wheel is by Edson. Another well-known brand name for equipment on this boat is Jabsco, which made the electric toilets.

When Cruising World’s judges got aboard an earlier hull of the Leopard 45, they said it scooted right along in 10 knots of breeze. “We saw 6.1 knots closehauled and 7.7 knots when we bore off to a reach,” they reported.

The helmsman steers from a raised platform to starboard in the cockpit. There’s a bench where a couple can sit comfortably, and a series of blocks and clutches mean all sail control lines are led to a pair of electric winches on the cabin top, just forward of the wheel. Working sails consist of a square-top main and a slightly overlapping genoa. “The Leopard version of the 45 that we sailed also carried a screecher set on a continuous-line furler tacked down on a sprit,” the Cruising World judges added.

What was the original price on the Leopard 45? Back in 2017, the asking price for a ready-to-go charter version of this boat was about $580,000 with options and toys.

Where to learn more: go to www.mooringsbrokerage.com.

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We all know the destructive properties of salt water. Hence a key selling point for a boat that has only ever been used in fresh water.

That’s the case with this 2003 Dauntless 180, which is for sale at an asking price of $22,100. According to the seller—who works for Harken (note the logo on the outboard engine)—the 135-hp Mercury Optimax has about 600 hours of use on it. The prop is three-blade stainless steel.

For the past four years, the owner says, the boat has been stored indoors with climate control. The lighted stereo speakers on the black Stryker T-top have never been used, nor has the Sony Bluetooth stereo in the dash. The owner also says the plumbed livewell is unused.

Additional electronics include a Garmin GPSMap plotter at the helm, and the boat is advertised as having “many new cushions,” LED lights, and a galvanized EZ Loader Trailer with new tires.

The Dauntless is an updated version of one of Boston Whaler’s earliest models. The classic look is still there, but now there are all kinds of additional features and amenities.

Will the owner deliver the boat to the next owner? Yes, anywhere within 300 miles of Chicago.

Take the next step: Check out the full listing at boats.com/power-boats/2003-boston-whaler-180-dauntless-9330520/

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The Hylas 46 is the continuation of a very successful run of semi-custom, center-cockpit sailboats. While earlier models came off the drawing boards at Sparkman & Stephens, Lady Helen is a German Frers design, notable for its fine entry, wide midship beam brought aft, fin keel and deep semi-elliptical spade rudder balanced off a partial skeg. The interior is plush, and includes meticulously installed systems.

Lady Helen is outfitted with a fully battened in-boom furling mainsail, Furlex storm jib and a new genoa sail (2021) along with a 75hp Yanmar 4JH-TE supercharged diesel engine, 2,021hrs, to power her through the waters. Guests can comfortably enjoy a cruise from the cockpit which has U-shaped settee around the helm with waterproof cushions and a Sunbrella dodger and bimini enclosing the cockpit area from the sun, or during inclamate weather conditions. Two soles can easily cruise Lady Helen with its leather-wrapped stainless-steel wheel at the helm, Whitlock cable steering with brake, Whitlock pedestal with offset instrument box and grab-rail, single-lever engine control and a 5″ Richie compass with stainless steel cover and switch-controlled illumination. All new Raymarine electronics were installed in 2023 which are listed below along with Lady Helen’s rigging:

• Axion 9 Chartplotter at steering pedestal with C-Map NT+ cartridges
• Raymarine ST6000+ autopilot with instrument at helm and at nav station; remote control plugs in at helm; hydraulic ram at steering quadrant 
• Raymarine ST50 Speed, Depth, Wind and MaxiView mounted above companionway in cockpit
• Raymarine Axion 9 Display at nav station
• Raymarine Radar 
• All Raymarine instruments networked on SeaTalk
• Icom VHF

Rigging

• Selden aluminum mast with manual in-boom furling, double spreaders
• Selden Rod-Kicker vang with 4:1 purchase
• Selden downwind pole mounted forward on mast 
• Mast, boom, and rod-kicker powder-coated in white epoxy
• All standing rigging is s/s 1×19 w/Norseman fittings
• Complete set of heavy weather standing rigging (not yet installed)
• Mainsail halyard, 2 jib halyards, 1 staysail halyard, 1 spinnaker halyard, outhaul (2008) , topping lift
• 5/8″ jib sheets 
• 2 Lewmar 54 2-speed primary winches
• 2 Lewmar 48 2-speed secondary winches
• Lewmar 44 2-speed winch for mainsheet in cockpit
• 2 Lewmar 44 winches on mast for halyards
• 3 snatch blocks for spinnaker and running backs
• 4 deck rope clutches in cockpit
• Traveler jam cleats
• Six double braid dock lines 25′ long x 5/8″ dia (2 new 2008)
• Two double braid dock lines 60′ long x 5/8″ dia
• Windex and wind-speed at masthead
• Anchor light
• Steaming light
• Spreader lights
• Electric Winch Handle

The interior of Lady Helen is laid out in teak with a beautiful high gloss finish. Down the hatch and into the “alleyway” style galley, owners can easily prepare any meal on the Force 10 3-burner stove with oven and broiler fueled by two 10-pound propane tanks, or in the microwave mounted above the Force 10 stove. A swing-down cover for the stove increases the counterspace for food preparation along with a slide-out chopping block. The large stainless-steel sink is set centerline with access to 133 gal. of fresh water with a 11 gal. hot water heater. A separate refrigerator and freezer compartment, 11cu ft total, is available for cold stowage in the galley, and owners will have plenty of dry stowage in pot lockers under stove, four louver-front cabinets, two drawers for general stowage, one large louver-front “pantry” cabinet, one large louver-front cabinet to port and one louver-front cabinet above sink.

Move forward to the salon area and comfortably seat your family at a solid teak circular dinette to port with a slide-out seat for dinner or relax a full length starboard settee which pulls out an additional nine inches for a wide sea berth. Four individual reading lamps can be found in each corner of the salon with bookshelves on both port and starboard side. Extra stowage space is available under the dinette and settee along with four storage lockers with louvered doors. The captain’s navigation station is located to the rear of the salon on the port side.

After a long evening on the water, retire to one of Lady Helen’s two staterooms. The Master stateroom is a queen-sized aft berth set centerline with a starboard sette. Hanging lockers with shelves are located both port and starboard side and a full length deep hanging locker centerline. Ladies will love the portside vanity with a fold up mirror and drawer with three separate cabinets and the full length mirror in the stateroom. Bookshelves are located port and starboard side above the berth headboard along with two drawers and a cabinet under the berth. The Master stateroom has an en suite head with shower with a dedicated 27 gal. holding tank. The forward guest stateroom has a full head with shower in the bow and a double berth to port. Plenty of stowage available in three drawers under the berth, two large three shelf cabinets with louvered doors starboard, three drawers starboard under a mirrored cabinet and additional cabinet stowage in head. An additional sole can sleep in the salon settee which pulls out and can be used as a berth.

Where is True North located? The yacht is currently lying in Norfolk, VA.

Take the next step: Lady Helen is offered for sale for $345,000. Call or text the listing agency, David Walters Yachts for more information.

Quick Specifications:

• Length Overall: 46’
• Maximum Beam: 13’9”
• Max Draft: 5’6”
• Displacement: 27,777 lbs
• Hull Material: Fiberglass
• Sails: Genoa (New 2021)
• Engine Make: Yanmar
• Engine Hours: 2021 hrs
• Fuel Type: Diesel 
• Horsepower: 75hp 
• Fuel Capacity: 169 Gal.
• Fresh Water Capacity: 133 Gal.

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Wellington Yacht Partners has listed the 56-foot Narwhal for sale at an asking price of $275,000.

The boat is lying in South Dartmouth, Massachusetts, for onboard tours with a broker. Wellington Yacht Partners is based in Portsmouth, Rhode Island, with an additional office in Florida.

Built in 1987, Narwhal is a Staysail Schooner that has two staterooms and two heads, with the ability to accommodate a total of six people overnight. According to the brokerage house, the design—a clipper bow with a bowsprit, a schooner rig, low freeboard and raised bulwarks aft, along with varnished teak cabin trunk sides—is reminiscent of L. Francis Herreshoff’s Ticonderoga, as interpreted by John Cherubini.

“She is a proven performer in near coastal waters, on the racecourse and crossing oceans,” the brokerage house states. “Her combination of shoal draft, spirited performance, a well- balanced helm and easy sail handling, along with drop-dead gorgeous lines, make her a true standout.”

Narwhal has an aristo blue hull with a wide white shear stripe, matching single white boot stripe and red bottom. Her cabin top and decks are painted moondust nonslip with gloss white waterways. Bright-teak varnish is on the cabin house sides with teak eyebrows, trim, handrails, toe rails and cockpit helm seating. The boat’s spars are painted to match the nonslip decks, and the canvas is off-white.

Belowdecks is mahogany joinery with raised-panel bulkheads and hull ceilings painted white in Herreshoff style for a classic interior ambience.

At the transom for use as auxiliary power is a 115 hp Yanmar 4Jh4-HTE1 diesel from 2013. This engine reportedly has about 400 hours of use on it.

According to the brokerage house, Narwhal has cruised both the Atlantic and Pacific oceans, but in recent times has been based along the U.S. East Coast. For the past seven years, this yacht has seen only seasonal use in New England, with indoor heated storage as the norm during the off-season, and professional service as needed by Niemec Marine of New Bedford and The Concordia Company of South Dartmouth, Massachusetts.

Has Narwhal had any refits over the years? Yes, there was a big refit by the present owner in 2013-14, according to the brokerage house. That refit included the installation of a new Yanmar diesel, refrigeration, air conditioning and a new electrical system with all new wiring and chargers.

Where to learn more: Contact a sales broker at wellingtonyachts.com

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Brokers at The Moorings Yacht Brokerage have listed the 2018 Leopard 40 Prelude for sale. The asking price on the sailing catamaran is $385,000, with the boat currently located in Rodney Bay, St. Lucia, in the Caribbean.

Prelude is expected to phase out from The Moorings charter fleet in December, when the boat will “be ready to sail away” in time to enjoy a good part of the remaining winter sailing season, according to the company. Temperatures at that time of year tend to hover around the mid-80s, with December marking the start of the busiest tourist months on St. Lucia. People come from near and far to hike and photograph the towering Pitons, which are a must-see landmark in the Caribbean islands.

Prelude is laid out as a three-stateroom owners’ version of the Leopard 40, with a lighter ash interior and air conditioning to keep the owners and guests cool, even in the heat of the tropics.

The builder of the Leopard brand, Robertson & Caine in South Africa, is well known to sailors around the world. Naval architecture on Prelude is by Simonis and Voogd, working with Robertson & Caine’s design team.

In terms of the layout, Prelude has a forward galley with a forward-facing settee for window views of the surroundings during morning coffee or brunch. Nearby is an access door to the boat’s forward platform.

The salon opens through sliding glass doors to the cockpit aft, allowing for easy communication and traffic flow inside and out. With the doors open, the fresh air flows, helping to create an indoor-outdoor experience.

Power plants aboard Prelude are Yanmar 3YM30 AEs. Electronics are by Raymarine with a Fusion stereo system. The fully battened mainsail, furling genoa and lazy bag are by Ulman, with winches from Lewmar and headsail roller furling by Profurl. The steering wheel is by Edson, with a Delta primary anchor and a Danforth secondary anchor.

Electrical equipment includes a Victron Centaur 40A battery charger, along with a 6 kW Northern Lights generator. In addition, the boat has two 70-watt Sunware solar panels.

Want to try before you buy? A charter from The Moorings base in St. Lucia can include the Martinique Rum Experience, adding factory tours and land excursions to the sailing fun around the islands. St. Lucia is considered an ideal destination for all types of sailors, with straightforward navigation.

Learn more about Prelude: click over to mooringsbrokerage.com

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